The Acura NSX Supercar Is Officially Back — And It Will Have 3 Engines!

Honda's Acura division has finally debuted its long-awaited NSX
supercar at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in
Detroit. The futuristic Acura is the culmination of a decade's
worth concepts and design studies that gave fleeting glimpses of
what the Japanese supercar could become.

Over the years, the NSX has built a cult following of
supporters around the world. Celebrities ranging from comedian
Rowan Atkinson of "Mr. Bean" fame to Oracle founder Larry Ellison are owners and true fans of the
Acura.

In fact, during the first generation NSX's 15-year
production, Ellison was known to purchase a couple of examples
every year to give out as presents and bonuses to friend and
employees.

According to Acura, the production NSX will be powered by hybrid
gas-electric powertrain. Although, rumors of a V8, V10, or even a
V12-powered car had been bandied about, the car that will
eventually make it to dealer will be powered by a twin-turbo
charged V6 gasoline engine assisted by a pair of electric motors.

That's right, it's going to have three engines and two turbos.
The new NSX should be a rocket.

Acura

"Our commitment was to create an all-new NSX that is true
to the heritage of NSX—a supercar that delivers a new driving
experience, one where every part of the vehicle is respectful of
the smartest part of the car, the driver," said senior vice
president and general manager Mike Accavitti.

"The soul of a car is the emotional connection it makes
with the driver. With the NSX, that connection will be intense
and immediate."

In what could be the most protracted automotive teasing in recent
memory, the car's existence has long been rumored since the first
generation NSX was discontinued in 2005. In fact, for a while the
new Acura super car seemed to be an automotive white whale of
sorts. Many fans had given up hope of its return and begrudgingly
accepted that the NSX would be lost to automotive history like
its Japanese compatriots — the Toyota Supra and Mitsubishi 3000GT
VR-4.

The musical equivalent would be Dr. Dre's "long-delayed"
follow up to his iconic "Chronic 2001."

Fortunately, the dream of a new NSX was rekindled when Acura
introduced the concept in 2012 that would spawn the new
generation.

Acura

For Ellison and his fellow fans, the production version of
the Ohio-built supercar is expected to go on sale later this
year.